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Sopa de Melón

A chilled Spanish soup made with sweet cantaloupe blended until silky smooth and garnished with fresh mint. It delivers a refreshing balance of sweet and savory flavors perfect for warm weather.

10 minEasyServes 4130 cal/serving

SpanishSoupBlenderVegetarianMediterraneanLow CarbKosher-styleGluten-FreeNut-FreeEgg-FreeSoy-FreeShellfish-FreeSesame-FreeLow-SodiumPork-FreeNightshade-FreeCorn-Free

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Ingredients

  • 6 cups cantaloupe, cubed
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream
  • 1 tbsp sherry vinegar
  • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 2 tbsp fresh mint leaves, chopped

Instructions

  1. 1

    Add 6 cups cubed cantaloupe, 1/4 cup heavy cream, 1 tbsp sherry vinegar, 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, and 1/2 tsp salt to a blender.

  2. 2

    Puree on high speed for 2 minutes until smooth.

  3. 3

    Chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving.

  4. 4

    Ladle into chilled bowls and garnish with 2 tbsp chopped fresh mint leaves.

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Questions

Is there a substitute for heavy cream in Sopa de Melón?

The entry for Sopa de Melón calls for 1/4 cup heavy cream. In its place: In sauces and soups, use half-and-half with a teaspoon of cornstarch per cup, or evaporated milk. Neither will whip.

Can I make Sopa de Melón dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in Sopa de Melón is 1/4 cup heavy cream. Swap the cream for full-fat coconut milk or an oat cooking cream. The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

Is Sopa de Melón low-carb?

A serving of Sopa de Melón carries 16 g of carbohydrate, 2 g of it fiber. Against a strict 20 g keto day that is 80 percent of the budget; against a moderate 100 g low-carb day it is 16 percent.

How many carbs are in Sopa de Melón?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) has 16 g of carbohydrate in about 130 calories, with 2 g protein and 8 g fat, plus 2 g fiber and 310 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

Which part of Sopa de Melón can be done ahead?

Everything up to step 3. Step 3 is a built-in pause of 1 hour: "Chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving." Do everything up to that point ahead of time and pick up at step 4 when you are ready to finish.

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